Our 13 Favorite Electric Kettles to Get the Water Going
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If you don't have an electric kettle in your kitchen, you're missing out. Not only are these appliances slightly more energy-efficient than using a stovetop, but they're portable and boil water more quickly. These days, electric kettles come in various sizes with different kinds of spouts, and you'll often find models with customizable temperature settings too—allowing you to set the perfect brew temp for your pour-over coffee or loose-leaf tea.
But there are a lot of electric kettles out there. If you're looking for the best bang for your buck or one that's particularly great for coffee, we've done the hard work for you. We've been using over a dozen models in our lives over the past year to find out what's the best and what's junk. These are our favorite electric kettles worthy of your countertop.
For more kitchen guides, check out the Best Espresso Machines, the Best Latte & Cappuccino Makers, the Best Air Fryers, and the Best Chef's Knives.
Updated May 2024: We added the Aarke Stainless Steel Electric Kettle and Breville One-Touch Tea Maker. We also added new slides on our favorite tea accessories and how to properly descale your electric kettle.
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